10 Reasons Apple Cider Vinegar Weight Loss Works

Tina DonvitoJun 29

This isn't like some ad in the back of a magazine that makes promises it can't keep. Scientific studies show that apple cider vinegar may have wonderful health properties that can help you slim down. Here's how.

How to consume ACV for the most benefits

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The benefits of apple cider vinegar go beyond weight loss, and are a healthy addition to any meal—they can even help tummy troubles. “One to two tablespoons of vinegar may be diluted into eight ounces of water or added into a marinade, salad dressing, or soup,” Palinski-Wade says. Zuckerbrot says you can also use it in smoothies, a homemade brine for pickles, or DIY BBQ sauce. “Johnston [the researcher from Arizona State] suggests drinking apple cider vinegar on an empty stomach at the beginning of your meal to reduce insulin and glucose spikes,” she says. Just don’t try drinking apple cider vinegar straight—the acid can damage your tooth enamel and throat. Learn more about the things you should never do while taking apple cider vinegar.

Don’t use ACV as an excuse

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As with all weight-loss tips, you can’t rely solely on one thing to make the pounds drop—and using ACV as a reason not to take other measures to get healthy will backfire. “Apple cider vinegar is not a magic eraser! Just because apple cider vinegar has many diverse health benefits, it does not negate the negative health effects of unhealthy foods, nor are its weight-loss benefits potent enough to simply counteract caloric intake,” Zuckerbrot says. “While it can certainly aid in weight loss, it does not actually cause weight loss.” Learn the truth about some more myths about apple cider vinegar you need to stop believing.